101-Director's Report.pdf
Subject: Report of the Community Development Director
Planning Commission Agenda Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Miscellaneous Items:
1. Community Energy Champions Grants - The City received notice that it will be awarded
two Community Energy Champions Grants (totaling $30,000) to expand its GreenBiz
Pilot Program and establish a new “Growing Green Blocks” initiative to engage
interested city neighborhoods in environmental services offered by the City. This item
will come before the City Council in early June.
2. Cupertino Day - The 2011 Cupertino Day, held on May 7, 2011, was a success at
Blackberry Farm. Approximately 500 residents had fun and enjoyed the barbecue, the
pool and the nature activities. McClellan Ranch Park wildflower garden was is in full-
bloom.
3. New Fire Chief - The County has appointed Chief Kenneth Kehmna as the new Fire
Chief. Attached is the press release.
Upcoming Dates:
June 1 CREST Awards Ceremony, Community Hall, 7 to 9 p.m.
Enclosures:
Press Release
News Articles
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OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
(408) 777-3308 • FAX (408) 777-3333 • planning@cupertino.org